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Setting up surround sound
So, you've already planned your surround sound speaker placement and wiring, bought all the components of your home theater
surround sound system, and are ready to begin setting up a surround
sound system for your new home theater? If so, your surround sound setup can begin.
Depending on your particular situation, the steps in the next column may
or may not need to be performed in this same order, or at all. ------>
Proper surround sound speaker
placement, wiring, setup, and installation usually requires certain tools
or expertise, and often involves some trial and error before you achieve the best speaker layout and setup for your room.
If you are unsure of how to
proceed, get a professional involved NOW to avoid costly and time
consuming mistakes and errors. It pays to do it right THE FIRST TIME!
Find
qualified home theater installers and other A/V contractors in your area.
see also
surround sound wiring
speaker wire and subwoofer cable
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Un-box and build your entertainment center or TV stand.
Assemble speaker stands. Place assembled furniture near where it will eventually be located, but with
enough room to have easy access to the back for connecting the system.
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Un-box your surround sound receiver.
Put batteries in the remote control. Collect and put aside AM/FM
antennas, owner's manual, and other accessories. Place the surround
receiver towards the top of your furniture for most convenient
access. Be sure your receiver has adequate ventilation on top and
sides.
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Un-box your entire surround
sound speaker system. Unless it comes with a proprietary speaker
wiring system, throw away all really thin, cheap speaker wires that are
included in the box. They are junk. Place each speaker in the
approximate area of the room where it will end up being permanently
installed.
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Un-box and place your HDTV receiver
and DVD player on furniture shelves below your surround receiver.
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Un-package all speaker wires,
audio video cables, and your power center. If your power center is
the component type, place it on your lowest shelf. If it looks
like a surge protector strip, place it behind your furniture.
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Remove all empty boxes and packing materials from your work area.
CONTINUE surround sound installation
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